AFP Western Command

Western Command

Active March 28, 2001 - Present
Country Philippines
Role Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part of Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQ Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Nickname WestCom
Motto Guardians of the Western Islands
Mascot Palawan Peacock-pheasant
Anniversaries March 28
Engagements Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt General Hernanie B Perez AFP
Insignia
Unit Patch Western Command Emblem

The Western Command, known officially as the WestCom, is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Wide Support Commands Combating Terrorism and Insurgency in the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratlys Island group.

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